AlexandraEyle

Thank you, Janet Gramza, for writing this story. Your article is excellent, with all the facts and details necessary to giving a full portrait of the man, and the struggle he faced every day.

Chris's story, sadly, reminded me of a close relative's struggle. Also a journalist, he self-medicates in the ways Chris did, but his career was not nearly as solid as Chris's. The fact that Chris could build such a solid career while battling his demons speaks volumes about him.

Also, that his wife and family stood by him, through thick and thin, speaks volumes about them. It is very, very hard to live with someone who has this disability. My own relative went through two marriages, one bad, one good, and has never had another long-lasting relationship.

My husband and I enjoyed Chris's work so much. He often interviewed my husband, Nicky, who is a drug policy specialist, on his show, and we were always impressed by his research and excellent questions. Oddly, just yesterday we were talking about him and wondering why he had died so young. This morning, we found the sad answer in Ms. Gramza's article.

Our deep condolences to Chris's wife and children, and all who knew and loved him.